Saint Catherine of Alexandria, early 15th century, French, Gold, ronde-basse enamel, jewels, Overall (without wooden base): 3 7

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Saint Catherine of Alexandria, early 15th century, French, Gold, ronde-basse enamel, jewels, Overall (without wooden base): 3 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( x x cm), Enamels-Ronde Bosse, Saint Catherine, depicted in the delicately jeweled statuette, was seen to embody the power of Christian erudition. According to legend, Saint Catherine's learned arguments on behalf of Christianity converted not only the court philosophers of the pagan emperor Maxentius, but 200 guardian soldiers and the ruler's wife as well

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Size: 3118px × 4880px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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